Over the last 15 years, the goalkeeper position has become what one would describe as an "institution" for the United States. From Tony Meola to Kasey Keller to Brad Friedel, the Red, White & Blue has been well represented in goal at the international level.

Scrolling through my list of to do's, I've got things that I need to do, and then the more urgent things that go on the short list. But most of all, I try to find anything else I can possibly do besides the things that are absolutely necessary.

The 2007 World Youth Championships are less than a year away and the United States may have their best ever squad for the bi-annual competition. With an ever increasing amount of youths heading to Europe and others opting out of college early for Major League Soccer, it is plausible that this could be a team largely comprised of professional players.

In recent memory, ambitious young American soccer players looking to make the move to Europe have sought opportunities in England, Germany or Scandinavia, with the last of the three as a stepping stone to either England or Germany.

The news has come down the pike that US Soccer has received an invitation to the 2007 Copa America, a celebrated tournament that serves as CONMEBOL's championship and always includes two esteemed guests.

Not too long ago, I wrote about a number of worries related to the development of US Soccer between now and 2010. In the build-up to World Cup 2006, seemingly everyone who had an opinion on the US squad railed on the lack of an answer on the right side of the midfield.

The ol' mailbag was starting to tip over, so I figured it was time to filter through them for your comments, kudos and criticisms. This time around, we will take a look at reaction to our last 23 Tickets manifest and the lack of a US coach.

With the purchase of Aston Villa by American billionaire Randy Lerner finalized, I think it is time to sit back and appreciate how welcoming England has been to Americans plying their trade with great enthusiasm in various forms whether it be on the field, or now, through ownership.